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Clockwise General News — A man charged with trying to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner took a picture of himself with weapons before the alleged attack. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. New details emerged today showing the suspect, Cole Allen, photographed himself in his hotel room outfitted with an ammunition bag and a gun holster. Authorities say he was captured after an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents. In related news, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced congressional questioning today regarding the ongoing Iran war.

Clockwise General News — The UN nuclear chief confirms that a significant portion of Iran's highly enriched uranium is likely still at its Isfahan complex, a site recently targeted in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict. This development deepens concerns over nuclear proliferation in the region. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to political news, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again this week, this time over a social media post depicting seashells that officials deemed a threat against President Donald Trump.

Clockwise General News — A shaky ceasefire between Iran, the U. , and Israel is holding, offering a precarious pause in the conflict. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern.

Clockwise Business News — Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices drove Wall Street lower today, halting its recent record-setting rally. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. 5%, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 0. 1%, and the Nasdaq composite down 0.

Clockwise Politics News — King Charles III addressed a joint session of Congress today, emphasizing the strong U. -UK bond amidst diplomatic strains. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. The monarch's visit comes as President Trump's administration clashes with British Prime Minister Starmer over the Iran war and trade tariffs.

Clockwise General News — and Israeli airstrikes have crippled thousands of factories in Iran, significantly escalating the ongoing conflict and its economic fallout. This is Clockwise general news, 2 PM Eastern. The intensifying war is impacting global markets, slowing Wall Street's rally due to rising oil prices and slumping AI stocks.

Clockwise General News — A gunman has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. In detail, a gunman opened fire near the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was being held, leading to immediate evacuations and the subsequent charging of Cole Tomas Allen with attempted assassination of the President. Following this incident, the Justice Department has reportedly argued that the assassination attempt underscores the need to lift an injunction on President Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom, citing critical security enhancements it would provide. Moving on to international affairs, diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the ongoing US-Iran conflict have reportedly stalled.

Clockwise General News — President Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempted assassination after allegedly opening fire outside the event. The President was rushed off stage unharmed. In Congress, Republicans are now pushing for a new White House ballroom, citing enhanced security needs following the incident.

Clockwise Business News — Federal Reserve officials today signaled a potential shift towards maintaining higher interest rates for an extended period, citing persistent inflationary pressures. This is Clockwise business news, 6 PM Eastern. Markets responded with volatility, as the yield on the 10-year Treasury note saw a significant increase. Analysts are now adjusting expectations for fewer and later interest rate cuts this year. This updated hawkish outlook from the central bank creates a challenging environment for economic recovery.

Clockwise Politics News — A man has been charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump following a shooting incident Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attack left the President unharmed, but security concerns are heightened. This is Clockwise politics news, 4 PM Eastern. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, appeared in federal court today in Washington, facing federal charges including attempted assassination and two firearms charges. He was taken into custody after shots were fired at the event.